As a retired pediatric nurse, Karen Lewis understands the needs of premature babies residing at Duke Hospital. When their parents cannot be there, Karen’s duties as a Baby Buddy Volunteer include tasks such as feeding and changing, or even holding, singing, and reading, all with the comfort of these fragile patients first in her mind. Joy Parton, Volunteer Coordinator, emphasizes the knowledge and compassion, not only for the babies and parents, but for the staff as well, that Karen brings with her when she volunteers. Her seven years of involvement with Duke Hospital in this way are recognized as exemplary.